The Salon International des Industries et Techniques Agroalimentaires (SIAGRO) 2026 is serving as a key platform for Senegal to strengthen its agri-food value chains, with a particular focus on the poultry sector. The event has drawn over 300 foreign delegates and around one hundred exhibitors from multiple countries, underlining its growing regional importance as a hub for agri-food industry exchange and investment.
A central theme of this year's edition is Senegal's ambition to develop its poultry industry by drawing on Moroccan expertise. Morocco, which has built one of Africa's most advanced poultry sectors over recent decades, is seen as a model partner for Senegal as it seeks to modernize production, improve biosecurity standards, and increase local supply of poultry products to reduce import dependency.
The cooperation between the two countries reflects a broader South-South collaboration trend on the African continent, where nations with more developed agri-food industries share knowledge and technology with peers. Senegal's poultry sector faces challenges including feed costs, disease management, and limited cold-chain infrastructure, areas where Moroccan operators and institutions have developed recognized know-how.
SIAGRO 2026 is also providing a forum for innovation in food processing and packaging technologies, with exhibitors showcasing solutions adapted to West African market conditions. Organizers and participants expressed hope that the event would catalyze concrete partnerships and investment commitments to accelerate the modernization of Senegal's agri-food sector in the coming years.
